Get ready for ‘Superman’ No. 700 Wednesday

Earlier this month, “Batman” No. 700 hit the stands with Grant Morrison’s trippy cool look at the past, present and future (and far future) of the Caped Crusader. Now the Man of Steel gets some similar love (albeit with a sunnier disposition) in “Superman” No. 700, which hits Wednesday.

“Superman” No. 700 also celebrates its title hero’s past, present and future. Only in this case, we get a tale from Dan Jurgens, a wrap-up by James Robinson to his current run on the book and a tale that previews the new creative team of J. Michael Straczynski and Eddy Barrows.

Morrison’s run on “Batman” has been simply the stuff of legend. Granted, that legend has sometimes given me a royal headache with its meta-Silver Age love, but overall Morrison has crafted a dynamic ode to Bruce Wayne and all things Batman.

If there’s anyone else who can deliver such buzz-worthy narratives with an iconic DC hero, it’s JMS with Superman. So don’t be surprised if the Last Son of Krypton outshines the Dark Knight. At least in sales.